Breastfeeding

I’m a new mum, and I’m EBF, I’m just a little self conscious about feeding baby when out and about and when friends come over. It’s silly I know because it’s natural and I shouldn’t worry. But I’m quite a self conscious person, and would rather take myself off with baby then sit in front of people, even though I know they won’t bat an eyelid.

But If I did try I think I’d be so tensed up that baby would notice this and feeding wouldn’t go to plan. I don’t really have any breast feeding tops or covers either, if anyone could recommend anything to help ?

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You get breastfeeding tops with zips or covers that around your neck like a big snood or apron. I never tried in public was too scared and wasn't out much. But did In the house with visitors

I’m the same as you. It makes me too uncomfortable so I’d rather just not. I did get a nursing cover from Amazon to use which is great. Most times I just plan ahead, pump, and bottle feed if I know I’m going to be out and about. Sometimes I’ll plan to get somewhere early so I can nurse her in the car. Do whatever you feel most comfortable with

I was the same, it’s really does make you nervous but using a Muslin square can help & give you a bit of privacy. I’m breastfeeding our little boy who’s now 1 & over time I felt more relaxed to do it in public & around family. I had a family member who used to comment so I used to say you’re the only one with the issue & she soon stopped commenting 😅 I hope you feel more confident over time.

how early did you feed pumped milk?

I tuck a big muslin in my bra strap on the side I’m feeding and then hang it over to cover me up, worked really well x

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Baby clothes

Just out of curiosity, why do parents love zipper onesies?

Don’t get me wrong, I tried zipper ones it’s easy to zip in and out when putting it on the first time and taking it out, but I find it difficult when changing diapers especially when baby is asleep.

I prefer those kimono style buttons where it’s easy to button or too down button with crotch snaps.

Is everyone thinking the same or different? Lol

At this point I’m not enjoying motherhood

My 22 month old is horrendous at the moment🫣 biting, hitting, pushing, pulling and shoving not only adults but children he also wants what other children have and will just snatch it away from them.

We repeat ‘nice hands’ ‘be gentle’ ‘let’s share’ etc

But how do I make him understand what he’s doing isn’t very nice? At the end of the day I feel like I’ve just been saying his name all day and nothing else.

What can I do?

Help

My LO every feed. Drs don’t seem to think it’s a problem the whole Muslim cloth gets soaked so much I’m using towels now. I’ve tried size O teats he gets really frustrated and still spills it out :(

Dummy

My baby has had a dummy since about 2 weeks old (now 5 months) and over the course of the last month we weaned her off it during the day only for naps and night (which was fine) and then 5 days took it completely away during the day.

The first day no dummy was fine, the second bit rougher. But now it feels impossible she just moans and cries all the time it takes ages for her to go down to sleep (she’s always been an amazing sleeper)

I thought it was meant to get better as time went on not worse. I’m at my wits end I dunno what to do.

Currently typing this as she screams uncontrollably in the car and I cry with her cos I can’t do anything.

Of these two, which seems more overall “demanding” to you, overall? Lighthearted poll, not putting anyone down 🫶🏼

As a mum who breastfed for 3 years, I think formula feeding seems 100x harder and more demanding. I give those mamas all the credit because I could not keep up with that faff haha. I truly don’t understand why people say breastfeeding is more effort, other than the fact that no one else can do it. But personally I’d take that over endless bottle prep & cleaning.

Is this normal?

My 12m old is really funny with kids going near him, he’s always been this way, but anytime family’s kids sit next to him or head his way he moans or cries and moves away. He also really observes them and is never really relaxed, always looking over his shoulder. Has anyone experienced this? (He’s starting nursery properly tomorrow so hoping this helps) but is this normal?